About the PlastIQ Device
Discover the technology behind our smart plastic identifier and reusability classifier.
How It Works
The PlastIQ device employs a multi-stage process to analyze plastic items. It combines physical sensors with intelligent analysis to provide accurate identification and reusability assessment.
- Placement: User places a plastic item onto the device's scanning area.
- Sensing: Integrated sensors (e.g., cameras, spectrometers - depending on the model) capture data about the plastic's properties.
- AI Analysis: The collected data is processed by our custom-trained AI model.
- Identification: The AI identifies the specific type of plastic (PET, HDPE, etc.).
- Classification: Based on the identified type and current recycling data, the device classifies it as 'Reusable' or 'Non-Reusable'.
- Feedback: The result is displayed to the user via an interface or indicator lights.
Includes microcontrollers, specialized sensors (like near-infrared spectrometers or high-resolution cameras), user interface elements (screen/LEDs), and connectivity modules.
Designed for durability and ease of use in various environments.
A custom machine learning model trained on a large dataset of plastic samples. It analyzes sensor data (spectra, images) to predict the plastic type.
The software integrates the AI model, controls the hardware, and interfaces with a database of plastic reusability information.
Depending on the version, the device uses either AI-based image recognition (analyzing visual characteristics) or chemical analysis (like spectroscopy, identifying molecular structure based on light interaction).
Both methods are optimized for speed and accuracy.
Future Developments
We are continuously working on improving the device's accuracy, expanding the range of plastics it can identify, and exploring integration with smart recycling bins and waste management systems. Our aim is to make PlastIQ a widely accessible tool for promoting sustainability.